Stuttering Problems Noted in Multiple PS5 and PS5 Pro Games When VRR is Enabled

Investigating Stuttering Issues on PS5 and PS5 Pro

A recent analysis by Digital Foundry has raised concerns regarding persistent stuttering issues in multiple games on the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro. Players have reported experiencing noticeable stuttering approximately every eight seconds after playing for about twenty to thirty minutes. This interruption in gameplay can significantly detract from the gaming experience.

Identified Affected Titles

The investigation confirmed that the following titles are suffering from these stuttering problems:

The Last of Us Part One
The Last of Us Part Two Remastered
Diablo IV
Hogwarts Legacy
Ring of Fire
Resident Evil 4
Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart
Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered
Metaphor: Refanimation
Kingdom Come Deliverance II

Xbox Series X Performance

Interestingly, Digital Foundry also assessed Warhorse’s first-person open-world RPG on the Xbox Series X and found no evidence of similar stuttering problems. This observation suggests that the issue may not be universal and raises questions about potential hardware or software discrepancies.

Games without Stuttering Issues

While many popular titles are affected, some games appear to be running smoothly without any stuttering, including:

God of War Ragnarok
Gran Turismo 7
Immortals of Aveum
Dragon’s Dogma 2

Interestingly, it’s worth noting that some of the unaffected games, such as Dragon’s Dogma 2, utilize the same engines as the troubled titles, like CAPCOM’s RE Engine. This inconsistency indicates that the problem may stem from specific configurations or optimizations unique to the affected games.

Temporary Solutions and Future Developments

Digital Foundry highlighted a curious temporary workaround: switching to another input source (such as a PC) and back could alleviate the stuttering for a limited time. However, this is not a long-term solution and emphasizes the need for a proper fix from Sony or the respective game developers, contingent on identifying whether the cause is hardware-related or game-specific.

As the situation evolves, we will keep you updated on any official acknowledgment from Sony regarding the stuttering problem and their timeline for resolving it. This ongoing dialogue is crucial as gamers look for clarity and solutions.

Confirmed: PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro Have VRR Stuttering Problems (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2smFwG3Xkc)

For those interested in further reading, you can explore more about this issue in the full report here.